Comparison

Veuo vs LAN Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Veuo

Features
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Veuo β€” The Native Media Player for iPhone, iPad & Mac Veuo plays virtually any video or audio file you throw at it. Drop in an MKV, AVI, AV1, HEVC, or MP4 β€” it just plays. No conversion, no waiting, no figuring out which app opens which format. EVERY FORMAT. ONE APP. Veuo runs a dual-engine architecture. Apple's hardware decoders handle H.264 and HEVC with zero battery overhead β€” perfect for everyday playback. The built-in FFmpeg engine takes over for everything else: MKV, AVI, AV1, VP9, FLV, OGG, and dozens of containers and codecs the system simply can't open. Engine selection is automatic. You never configure anything. EVERY TRACK, RIGHT IN THE CONTROLS Multi-language films, commentary tracks, forced subtitles β€” Veuo surfaces every audio and subtitle stream a file contains. Switch audio tracks mid-playback without restarting. Turn embedded subtitles on or off from the control bar. Subtitle tracks render in sync with the video and respect the encoder's formatting. Switch audio tracks mid-playback Embedded subtitle streams β€” SRT, SSA/ASS, PGS Track names display in their original language YOUR TV IS PART OF THE SETUP Tap AirPlay to send video or audio to any compatible receiver β€” Apple TV, AirPlay 2 speaker, or smart TV. Your iPhone stays as the remote while playback continues on the big screen. Switch receivers without stopping. ONE APP. EVERY APPLE SCREEN. Veuo runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€” no browser, no Electron, no emulated layouts. A full-screen immersive player on iPhone and iPad, a real window with keyboard shortcuts and menu bar integration on Mac. The same engine and the same format support everywhere. FULLY NATIVE. FULLY OFFLINE. Built in Swift and SwiftUI. All playback happens on-device β€” no account, no cloud, no telemetry. The only network activity is AirPlay output, which you control. Veuo respects Apple's full sandbox and security model. SUPPORTED FORMATS Video containers: MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, M4V, TS, 3GP Video codecs: H.264, HEVC, AV1, VP9, VP8, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, Theora Audio: MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, AC3, DTS Subtitles: SRT, SSA, ASS, PGS, WebVTT, SUB Tap the β“˜ button in the app for the complete, always-current list. WHY VEUO The built-in player won't open MKV. Other players either look like they haven't changed in fifteen years, lock basic features behind paywalls, or require a server. Veuo is a clean, modern, native player that just opens your files and plays them β€” on every Apple device you own. Drop in a file. It plays. Privacy Policy: https://3nsofts.com/veuo/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://3nsofts.com/veuo/terms

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LAN Player

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LAN Player – Stream Media from Your Network LAN Player is the ultimate network media player for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to stream videos, music, and photos directly from devices on your local network. Connect to NAS devices, Windows shared folders, macOS file sharing, Linux servers, Raspberry Pi, and media servers without copying files to your device. Enjoy smooth, hardware-accelerated playback for nearly every popular video and audio format, complete with advanced subtitle support, playlists, Picture in Picture, AirPlay, and intelligent media management. Key Features β€’ Stream media directly over your local network β€’ Connect to SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA/UPnP, and NFS servers β€’ Automatic discovery of compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network β€’ Browse shared folders and organize your media library β€’ Play 4K and HDR videos with hardware acceleration β€’ Supports MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, TS, MP3, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, and many more formats β€’ Multiple audio tracks and embedded subtitle support β€’ Load external subtitles including SRT, ASS, SSA, VTT, SUB, and IDX β€’ Customize subtitle size, color, position, and timing β€’ Gesture controls for brightness, volume, playback, and seeking β€’ Picture in Picture for multitasking β€’ AirPlay support for Apple TV and compatible devices β€’ Continue Watching with automatic playback resume β€’ Create playlists and mark favorites β€’ Search across servers and folders instantly β€’ Download media for offline viewing β€’ Background downloads with pause and resume β€’ Secure authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, and Apple Keychain β€’ Built-in equalizer and advanced audio playback β€’ Dark Mode and Light Mode support β€’ Optimized for both iPhone and iPad β€’ Fast, modern interface built with native iOS technologies Whether you're streaming movies from your NAS, listening to music stored on your home server, or watching videos shared from your computer, LAN Player provides a fast, reliable, and seamless playback experience. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited saved servers, advanced downloads, Chromecast support, smart playlists, enhanced subtitle tools, metadata synchronization, and more. Download LAN Player today and enjoy your entire home media library anywhere on your local network. #LAN Player offers auto-renewing subscription options: β€’$7.99 per month β€’$34.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer β€’ Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

Veuo4 screens
LAN Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Veuo at none against LAN Player's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LAN Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Veuo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Veuo versus LAN Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVeuoLAN Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerehsan azishDo Anh

In-app purchases

None

Veuo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LAN Player

Subscriptions2
  • LAN Player Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LAN Player Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • LAN Player Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Veuo free?
Veuo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAN Player free?
LAN Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Veuo or LAN Player have ads?
Neither Veuo nor LAN Player shows ads.

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